Speaking of Andy … my guilty pleasure is to videotape the World Series every year. I have them going back to 1980. I watch them while I run treadmill. Right now I’m watching Game #5 of the 1996 World Series, Yankees vs. Braves, Pettitte vs. Smoltz. Yanks win 1-0 on an unearned run. They were arguably the two best pitchers in the majors that year.

I was thinking that Pettitte reminded me a little — and only a little — of Will Smith. I’ve been looking for tall lefties with some velocity and control as a comparison. Right now, they’re about the same height and size, although Will has room to grow.

Looking at Pettitte’s minor league career, he was drafted in the 22nd round. Will was in the 7th round. Both were 19 when they started their careers in Rookie-A. Pettitte had a 1.05 WHIP, Will’s was 1.08. Pettitte gave up more walks, Will more hits in a hitter’s league. Pettitte struck out 10.7 per 9 IP, Will was 9.4. Pettitte’s velocity in the majors was low 90s, Will is already there and excels at changing speeds. Both have plus curves; Pettitte had a cutter, Will can add that later.

Anyway, it’ll be interesting to see how long that comparison holds.

Regarding the first base coach when Kendry hit his homer … It wasn’t Grebeck. It wasn’t any baseball professional. That’s a clue.

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